1.2km Ocean Swim
There are two formats of the Burson 1.2km Ocean Swim, the traditional age-group waves and the new "1.2km All Age" wave. The age-groups are 10-yearly age brackets with place-getters being awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd for each gender. Refer to the Swim Wave Times for the list of these age groups.
The new "1.2km All Age" wave is for those who want to swim with friends and/or family at the same time. There will be no place getter prizes for this wave, however your time will be recorded. Please note, that everyone that you would like to swim with needs to select this option at the time registering. Places are limited.
If you would like to enter the "1.2km All Age" and your own age-group 1.2km event, you can by entering the combined "1.2km All Age and Age-Group 1.2km" entry option when registering for the swim. However, please remember that you need to ensure that you leave enough time for you to complete the the first event and get back to the the start line (10mins early for your event) before your designated age group wave time. We will not be waiting and there will be no refunds on the day.
Race Rules
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Minimum age for the 1.2km is 12 years on the day of the race, unless approved by the Race Director prior.
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No fins, paddles, snorkels or floatation devices permitted.
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No individual escort or support items, unless approved by the Race Director prior.
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Course marshals shall have the authority to disqualify any competitors.
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Medical staff shall have the ultimate and final authority to remove a competitor from the race if the competitor is judged to be incapable of continuing the race without risk of serious injury.
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Good sportsman-like conduct will be demanded of all competitors. Any unsportsmanlike conduct will be grounds for instant disqualification.
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Swimmers will be required to wear the official race cap and timing band provided upon registration, which must remain on the individual through the event.
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Wetsuits are allowed.
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Time limit for the 1.2km swim race is 45 minutes.
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The Race Director reserves the right to accept, reject and cancel entries.
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Swimmers must swim the course as marked. Any variation to the course will be announced at the start.
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A competitor is judged to have finished when the competitor’s torso crosses the finish line.
Swim Instructions:
Marshalling:
Marshalling will occur just to the ramp side of the start line. Please ensure that you are near the start line at least 15 minutes prior to your race start time. Swimmers will be grouped according to the colour of their official Rock2Ramp Swim cap. Please assist race officials by wearing your swim cap in the marshalling area and listening to instructions.
The Start:
At the direction of the Race officials, swim groups will enter the starting area. You will then be marshalled on the start line. You will receive a final briefing of the course and a 'gun or whistle' start at the race time will be used.
The Course:
Carefully read the map of the course. You must pass through the two green buoys and then pass to the left of all yellow buoys, and between two final red buoys to the finish line.
The Finish:
As soon as you have crossed under the finish line structure, please proceed quickly up the beach to the right to clear the way for other finishers.